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title: "Atomic Force Microscope - AWARD"
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# Atomic Force Microscope - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ddb24dd-1e81-4520-9339-e69386b55b2f

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure a high-end atomic force microscope for its Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform, with an emphasis on providing advanced imaging capabilities for a diverse range of users within the university. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Bruker UK Limited as of 9th October 2017. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2017 and will continue until 24th September 2018. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to participate. The submission deadline for this tender was 12:00pm GMT on 8th September 2017, and the goods fall under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This opportunity presents a potential growth avenue for businesses in the scientific equipment manufacturing sector, particularly those that specialise in laboratory and microscopy equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality optical and precision instruments would be well-suited to engage in future tenders of similar nature. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities to build partnerships or collaborations with larger suppliers, enhancing their market reach and capabilities.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a high-end atomic force microscope with ancillary modules. The microscope will reside in a central university facility (the Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform, EM-RTP), will provide routine imaging for a wide range of users across Warwick University and will service the needs of specialist microscopy users. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Please note, the submission deadline for this tender is 12:00pm GMT on Friday 8th September 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a55bda4-2fbd-4f28-99bf-401a09ca5053 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2017 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a55bda4-2fbd-4f28-99bf-401a09ca5053

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a55bda4-2fbd-4f28-99bf-401a09ca5053
  9th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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